President Donald Trump says he wants Persian Gulf countries to reimburse the United States for what he describes as American protection of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump argues that the US is “spending money” to secure a “very rich portion of the world” and therefore should be “reimbursed” for that role. He names several countries he says have benefited from US protection, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. The comments present the idea of cost-sharing or reimbursement for security related to freedom of navigation and regional maritime safety in the strait, a key chokepoint for global oil shipments. The reports focus on Trump’s statement and the countries he mentioned, without detailing specific policy steps, amounts, or whether any agreement is in place. Overall, both outlets describe the remarks as Trump’s request for Gulf states to pay back the US for protection efforts tied to the Strait of Hormuz.